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them suitable for use in areas where noise pollution needs to be reduced or eliminated altogether. Overall, light steel provides many
environmental benefits. Its low weight facilitates easy transport, reduced foundation requirements and prefabrication means it is quick to assemble on site. Its ability to support multiple types of finishes makes it suitable for a variety of cladding options allowing architects greater scope in their designs without compromising sustainability goals. In addition, its excellent thermal properties offer significant potential savings in terms of heating and cooling costs throughout the lifespan of light steel buildings.
ONCE PRODUCED – FOREVER IN USE Manufactured from the most abundant component on earth, steel can be recycled or reused endlessly without detriment to its properties. Tis unique characteristic gives steel a high value at all stages of its lifecycle. Te recovery infrastructure for steel recycling is highly developed and extremely efficient and has been in place for decades. Current recovery rates from demolition sites in the UK are 99% for structural steelwork and 96% for all steel
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construction products – figures that far exceed those of any other building material. Site waste is virtually eliminated by the use of
prefabricated light steel systems compared to the industry average wastage of 10% in construction materials. Cold rolled steel components are manufactured to length, the swarf and offcuts produced which are minimal, can be recycled so there is no production waste. Light steel frame construction is used
extensively in the UK in a wide range of developments. Te overriding benefits of safety, quality, speed, strength and value are widely acknowledged but the sustainability benefits can be overlooked. As innovators in light steel systems, leading manufacturers within our membership want to inspire construction professionals to develop buildings that meet the rigorous requirements of the recent Building Safety Act but are also highly sustainable. A lifecycle approach will be a ‘game changer’ for
the light steel sector and long-term analysis will show that it is intrinsically more environmentally sustainable than other construction materials. Its properties make it the ultimate sustainable
construction solution in terms of its longevity, superior in-use performance and its ability to be recycled and reused. But most importantly – enhancing the safety and sustainability credentials of new buildings.
LIGHT STEEL FRAME ASSOCIATION Te LSFA works to drive engagement, champion change, and spread the word about the cost, productivity, performance, sustainability and safety benefits of contemporary light steel systems. Trusted and widely specified by the UK construction industry – highly innovative and digitally savvy, the light steel sector has developed panelised and modular solutions that deliver high quality buildings on fast-track construction programmes. Bringing together a wealth of experience and technical know-how, the LSFA’s website has a library of valuable information, including guides on sustainable steel and circular construction. To download please visit the website.
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